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Published On: Mar 27 2013 04:34:18 PM EDT

Washington Wild Things manager Chris Bando has resigned, due to health reasons and will not return to Washington for the 2013 baseball season. Bart Zeller, who was named Wild Things’ bench coach in December, has been tapped to succeed Bando.

Bando joined the Wild Things in 2012 with 28 years of professional baseball experience. During his playing career he was drafted by the Cleveland Indians. He went on to coach in the minor leagues for several years before accepting the position of athletic director and head baseball coach for San Diego Christian College.

“Due to hip surgery this January, unforeseen complications happened that I did not anticipate. I have not been cleared for the full time physical activity demanded of a manager for another 8-12 months. Because of that, I must resign as manager of the Wild Things. We have assembled a stellar group of talented players for this season, and I anticipate Bart Zeller leading the Wild Things to the playoffs in 2013,” said Bando.

Zeller, who will step in as skipper for the Wild Things said, “I am truly excited about the opportunity ... I'm so sorry that Chris Bando has had difficulties with his recent hip surgery, thus resulting in his resignation."

The Wild Things will host the Southern Illinois Miners for their 2013 Home Opener on May 24th at Consol Energy Park Box.

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